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Reese’s Book Club Launches New Podcast “Bookmarked” and Here’s Why We’re Tuning In

Reese’s Book Club is turning the page on a new kind of storytelling with the launch of Bookmarked, a podcast that promises to bring the club’s signature blend of heartfelt stories and cultural buzz to your headphones.

Each week, Bookmarked brings together authors, celebrities, tastemakers, and influencers to share stories that transcend the page. Whether you’re here for the literary deep dives or just want a cozy chat about the books (and characters) we can’t stop thinking about, this podcast has something for every kind of reader.

The first episode is already live and sets the tone with major “can’t put it down” energy.

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A Cozy New Chapter: Ink & Ivy Book Boutique Brings Heart and Home to Madison’s Regent Street

Nestled on Regent Street in Madison, Wisconsin, Ink & Ivy Book Boutique is more than just a bookstore – it’s a love letter to the power of community, creativity, and connection. Founded by mother-daughter duo Eden Olivia and Shannon Marie, this thoughtfully curated space invites visitors to slow down, get inspired, and feel at home.

At its heart, Ink & Ivy is built on shared passions: a deep love for reading, an eye for beautiful gifts, and a desire to create a warm, welcoming gathering place. Every detail of the boutique reflects this mission –

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Our 2024 Favorite Book Survey Winners Are…

Thank you to all of the great readers who filled out our 2024 Favorite Books survey!

Every year, Reading Group Choices surveys book groups and readers to compile our annual list of Favorite Books. And every year we randomly choose winners who receive a gift certificate to their local independent bookstore, copies of our 2024-2025 annual guide, and a literary tote!

Meet our 2024 favorite books survey winners below (and sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss the chance to take our 2024 survey!).

Dianne of Words,

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The Lilac People & The Berry Pickers

The Lilac People by Milo Todd

Milo Todd and Amanda Peters have created two unmissable books to start unforgettable conversations.

The Lilac People by Milo Todd

A profound and riveting story of identity and resilience.”
—Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train

For readers of All the Light We Cannot See, a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis and then the Allies while protecting the ones he loves.

Brimming with hope, resilience, and the enduring power of community,

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Most Read Books from RGC 2023

Our 2024 survey results are in! And along with our readers’ favorite books of the year, we have a list of the most-read titles specifically from Reading Group Choices 2023.

Has your group read all of these terrific books yet?

Most-Read of 2023

1. The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson

 

Bestselling historical fiction author Kim Michele Richardson is back with the perfect book club read following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman,

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